Cable clamp and telecommunications enclosure

ABSTRACT

A telecommunications closure ( 10 ) comprising cables ( 46 ), a cover ( 20 ), an interior frame ( 30 ), the frame ( 30 ) holding telecommunications equipment ( 32 ), and a seal block ( 40 ) sealing the cover ( 20 ) closed relative to one or more cables ( 46 ) which enter the closure ( 10 ). The frame ( 30 ) defines a plurality of clamp assembly holders ( 36 ). A plurality of clamp assemblies ( 60, 160, 260 ) are provided, each clamp assembly ( 60, 160, 260 ) for holding a cable including a jacket ( 48 ), interior optical fibers ( 52 ), and at least one interior strength member ( 50 ). Each clamp assembly ( 60, 160, 260 ) includes a jacket clamp assembly ( 64, 164, 264 ) moveable relative to the frame, and including a wrap ( 68 ) which mounts around the jacket, and a strength member clamp assembly ( 80, 180, 280 ) moveable relative to the frame. The wrap ( 68 ) wraps around the jacket ( 48 ) and is adjustable for different jacket diameters. The strength member clamp assembly ( 80, 180, 280 ) is mountable in a plurality of positions relative to the jacket clamp assembly ( 64, 164, 264 ) to account for variations in the relative location of the strength member relative to the jacket clamp assembly. The clamp assembly ( 60, 160, 260 ) is moveable relative to the frame ( 30 ) wherein the cable ( 46 ) is allowed to move to a proper position relative to the seal block ( 40 ) so as to reduce the likelihood of a leak by being centrally positioned relative to the cable opening through the seal block.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to telecommunications enclosures, andmore particularly to telecommunications enclosures including cableclamps for fiber optic cables.

BACKGROUND

Telecommunications system typically employ a network oftelecommunications cables capable of transmitting large volumes of dataand voice signals over relatively long distances. Telecommunicationscables can include fiber optic cables, electrical cables, orcombinations of electrical and fiber optic cables. A typicaltelecommunications network also includes a plurality oftelecommunications enclosures integrated throughout the network oftelecommunications cables. The telecommunications enclosures or“closures” are adapted to house and protect telecommunicationscomponents such as splices, termination panels, power splitters, andwave division multiplexers.

It is often preferred for telecommunications enclosures to bere-enterable. The term “re-enterable” means that the telecommunicationsenclosures can be reopened to allow access to the telecommunicationscomponents housed therein without requiring the removal and destructionof the telecommunications enclosures. For example, certaintelecommunications enclosures can include separate access panels thatcan be opened to access the interiors of the enclosures, and then closedto reseal the enclosures. Other telecommunications enclosures take theform of elongated sleeves formed by wrap around covers or half-shellshaving longitudinal edges that are joined by clamps or other retainers.Still other telecommunications enclosures include two half-pieces thatare joined together through clamps, wedges or other structures.Telecommunications enclosures are typically sealed to inhibit theintrusion of moisture or other contaminants.

SUMMARY

The present invention relates to a cable clamp and telecommunicationsenclosure. The telecommunications enclosure includes a cover andinterior telecommunications equipment including an interior frame. Aseal block seals the cover closed relative to one or more cables whichenter the enclosure. The frame defines a plurality of clamp assemblyholders for clamping to the cables, and for mounting the cables to theenclosure.

The present invention concerns a variety of cable clamp assemblies forclamping to a cable for use in an enclosure or other device. Each clampassembly holds a cable jacket of a cable including an interior opticalfiber or fibers, and at least one interior strength member. Each clampassembly includes a jacket clamp assembly, and a strength member clampassembly.

In one embodiment, the jacket clamp assembly is connected to thestrength member clamp assembly through a body construction. In anotherembodiment, the jacket clamp assembly is separate from the strengthmember clamp assembly.

The clamp assembly may include only a jacket clamp assembly, if desired.

The present invention provides for clamping to a variety of differentcable sizes with a single jacket clamp assembly.

The present invention also includes a strength member clamp assemblywhich can mount to a variety of strength members in different positions.

The present invention relates to mounting of the clamp assembly whereinthe cable is allowed to move to a proper position relative to the sealblock so as to reduce the likelihood of a leak by being centrallypositioned relative to the cable opening through the seal block.

In one embodiment, the jacket clamp assembly is useful for clamping to avariety of different cable sizes with a single jacket clamp assembly,and is usable whether there is a strength member and strength memberclamp assembly.

In another embodiment, the strength member clamp assembly can mount to avariety of strength members in different positions relative to the cableand/or a jacket clamp assembly.

The clamp assembly can be mounted to the cable before insertion orattachment to the closure.

Various mounting methods are provided for mounting the cable clampassemblies to the enclosure. One method includes mounting the cableclamp assemblies to an upper portion of a gel seal block located withinan interior of the enclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a telecommunications enclosure;

FIGS. 2A and 2B show in cross-section the telecommunication enclosure ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 3 shows in perspective view a first embodiment of a clamp assemblymounted to a cable;

FIG. 4 is a end view of the view FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the view of FIG. 5 taken along lines6-6;

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 8 shows a plurality of clamp assemblies of FIG. 3 mounted to aninterior frame of the enclosure;

FIG. 9 shows a detail view of the clamp assemblies mounted to theinterior frame;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a clampassembly;

FIG. 11 is another perspective view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a side view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is an end view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 10;

FIG. 14 is an exploded view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 10;

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing the clamp assembly of FIG. 10prior to mounting to an interior frame of a telecommunicationsenclosure;

FIG. 16 shows the clamp assembly of FIG. 10 mounted to the interiorframe of the telecommunications enclosure;

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a clamp assembly;

FIG. 18 is a side view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is an exploded view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 17;

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a clamp assembly;

FIG. 21 is a side view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 20;

FIG. 22 is an exploded view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 20;

FIG. 23 is another perspective view of another embodiment of a clampassembly;

FIG. 24 is a side view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 23;

FIG. 25 is an exploded view of the clamp assembly FIG. 23;

FIGS. 26-29 show the clamp assemblies of FIGS. 17-26 being mounted to aninterior frame of a telecommunications enclosure;

FIGS. 30 and 31 show cross-sectional side views of the embodiments ofFIGS. 17-25 mounted to the interior frame;

FIG. 32 shows an alternative embodiment of a strength member clampassembly;

FIG. 33 shows an interior element of the strength member clamp assemblyof FIG. 32 in an open position with a flexible strength member beingwrapped;

FIG. 34 is a view of the internal component of FIG. 33 shown in theclosed position;

FIG. 35 shows cable and gel block misalignment if the cable isrestricted relative to the fixed wall;

FIG. 36 shows better cable and gel block alignment when the cable ismoveable relative to the fixed wall;

FIG. 37 is a perspective view of a seal block including alternativeclamp assemblies;

FIG. 38 is an exploded perspective view of the seal block of FIG. 37;

FIG. 39 is a top view of the seal block of FIG. 37;

FIG. 40 is a cross-sectional view of the seal block of FIG. 37;

FIG. 41 is a perspective view of the alternative clamp assembly of FIG.37;

FIG. 42 is a side view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 41;

FIG. 43 is a top view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 41;

FIG. 44 is a cross-sectional side view of the clamp assembly taken alonglines 44-44 of FIG. 43;

FIG. 45 is an end view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 41;

FIG. 46 is an exploded perspective view of the clamp assembly of FIG.41;

FIG. 47 is a further top view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 41;

FIG. 48 is a cross-sectional end view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 47,taken along lines 48-48;

FIG. 49 is an exploded view of an alternative clamp assembly notincluding a strength member clamp assembly;

FIG. 50 is a side view of another embodiment of a clamp assembly showinga cable mounted to the clamp assembly;

FIG. 51 is a bottom view of the cable and clamp assembly of FIG. 50;

FIG. 52 is a cross-sectional view along lines 52-52 showing the wraparound the cable not yet tightened;

FIG. 53 shows the view of FIG. 52, with the wrap in the tightenedposition;

FIG. 54 is an exploded perspective view of the cable and clamp assemblyof FIG. 50;

FIG. 55 is a perspective view of a clamp holder for holding two cableclamps of the type shown in FIG. 41;

FIG. 56 shows the clamp holder of FIG. 55 without the clamp assemblies;

FIG. 57 is a perspective of another clamp holder, showing receipt ofthree clamp assemblies as shown in FIGS. 37-40;

FIG. 58 shows in perspective view another clamp holder including fourclamp assemblies of the type shown in FIG. 49;

FIG. 59 shows the clamp holder of FIG. 58, without the clamp assemblies;

FIG. 60 is a perspective of another clamp holder including five clampassemblies of the type of FIG. 49; and

FIG. 61 shows the clamp holder of FIG. 60, without the clamp assemblies.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to FIGS. 1-9, a closure 10 is shown including a cover 20with an interior frame 30. Frame 30 holds telecommunications equipment32, such as a plurality of trays 34 in the example shown. Various cables46 enter and exit closure 10 through a gel block or seal block 40. Sealblock 40 has first and second portions 42, 44, which together sealaround cables 46. The frame 30 includes a clamp assembly holder 36 forholding a cable clamp assembly 60 attached to each cable 46 to retaineach cable 46 with closure 10.

One issue for proper sealing of closure 10 relates to the sealassociated with seal block 40 around each cable 46. In some cases, sealblock 40 includes a seal having an opening for each cable 46. Shouldcable 46 be misaligned with the cable opening of the seal block, apossible leak source could be created. Compare FIGS. 35 and 36.

Each cable 46 includes a cable jacket 48 which surrounds one or morefiber optic cables 52, or tubes containing fibers. Cable 46 alsoincludes one or more strength members 50. The strength members 50 can beglass-filled rods and/or flexible yarns.

In one example, a clamp assembly 60 is provided to clamp to cable 46 andbe retained by clamp assembly holder 36 of closure 10. Clamp assembly 60includes a main body 62 with a jacket clamp assembly 64 and a strengthmember clamp assembly 80 for clamping to a strength rod. In the exampleembodiment, jacket clamp assembly 64 and strength member clamp assembly80 are part of the same clamp assembly 60 and are interconnected to oneanother.

Jacket clamp assembly 64 includes a first body 66 which is moveablerelative to main body 62. A wrap 68 extends around jacket 48. Wrap 68mounts to first body 66 with a first fastener 70 through aligned holes74 in wrap 68. Wrap 68 is adjustable in length to accommodate differentdiameters for cable jacket 48. Holes 74 are elongated to facilitate easeof insertion of first fastener 70. A second fastener 72 mounts the firstbody 66 to main body 62. Second fastener 72 mounts cable 46 tight tomain body 62. The jacket clamp assembly 64 provides for clamping to avariety of different cable sizes with a single jacket clamp assembly.See FIGS. 9 and 26-31.

Strength member clamp assembly 80 includes a second body 82 which ismoveable relative to main body 62 perpendicularly relative to the cableaxis. Second body 82 is mounted to strength member 50 with a thirdfastener 84. The strength member clamp assembly 80 can mount to avariety of strength members in different positions. See FIGS. 9 and26-31.

Once assembled, clamp assemblies 60 are placed in clamp assembly holders36 and retained in pockets 38, such as by clips 54 in slots 86 in mainbody 62. Cable 46 is restrained in the X and Y directions. Cable 46 canmove as necessary to centralize relative to seal block 40 in the Zdirection. See FIG. 2B.

First body 66 includes flanges 90 which are guided by guides 92 forlinear movement toward and away from cable 46. Second body 82 includesflanges 94 which are guided by guides 96 for linear movement toward andaway from strength member 50. Wrap 68 includes a loop 98 and acoextensive portion 100. Coextensive portion 100 includes alignedparallel strips of wrap 68 positioned in contact with one another.

Referring now to FIGS. 10-16, an alternative clamp assembly 160 with asimilar jacket clamp assembly 164 and with a differently constructedstrength member clamp assembly 180 is shown. Main body 162 includes anend flange 166. Strength member clamp assembly 180 includes a secondbody 182 including a slot 184 for receiving end flange 166. Second body182 includes a pocket 186 for receiving a block 188 having a hole 190therethrough. A clamp bar 192 is positioned within block 188. A fastener196 mounts clamp bar 192 and block 188 to strength member 50. In thisexample embodiment, jacket clamp assembly 164 and strength member clampassembly 180 are part of the same clamp assembly 160 and areinterconnected to one another. The strength member clamp 180 works in asimilar manner to mount to a variety of strength members in differentpositions.

Referring now to FIGS. 17-34, another example embodiment of a clampassembly 260 is shown where the jacket clamp assembly 264 is separatefrom the strength member clamp assembly 280. Several different butrelated embodiments 260 a, 260 b, and 260 c are shown. Jacket clampassembly 264 includes a body 262 and an adjustable jacket clamp 268. Theembodiments 260 a, 260 b, and 260 c differ in the manner or clamping tothe cable jacket with jacket clamp assemblies 264 a, 264 b, and 264 c.Body 262 includes an extending flange 270. Jacket clamp assembly 264 aincludes an omega shaped ring 420 mounted to a tapered slot 424 and aclip 426 of body 262. Jacket clamp assembly 264 b includes acompressible ear ring 430 with a plate 432 mounted to a slot 434 and aclip 436 of body 262. Jacket clamp assembly 264 c includes an adjustablehose clamp 440 mounted to a T bar 442 on body 262. The jacket clampassembly 264 provides for clamping to a variety of different cable sizeswith a single jacket clamp assembly. Alternatively, wrap 68 and jacketclamp assembly 64 can be used.

Strength member clamp assembly 280 includes a body 282 including apocket 284 for holding a block 292 and a clamp bar 294. A fastener 296fastens clamp bar 294 and block 292 to strength member 50.Alternatively, pocket 284 receives a yarn clamp 286. Yarn clamp 286includes a wrap area 288 and a door 290. Either yarn clamp 286 or block292 with clamp bar 294 are received in pocket 284 and held in place by aclip 298. Two strength member clamp assemblies 280 can be used if twostrength members 50 are provided. See FIG. 23.

Alternatively, a single strength member clamp assembly 280 can be usedeven if two strength members are provided. See FIG. 20. Further,alternatively, strength member clamp assembly 80 could be used.

Body 282 of strength member clamp assembly 280 includes tabs 300 andclips 302. Frame 310 includes slots 314 for flanges 270, and walls 320for receiving tabs 300 and clips 302. In this manner cable 46 isrestrained in the X and Y directions. Cable 46 can move as necessary tocentralize relative to seal block 40 in the Z direction. More walls 320are provided than slots 314, to allow for more positions of strengthmember clamp assembly 280 relative to jacket clamp assembly 264. Thisallows for linear positioning of the strength member 50.

FIGS. 35 and 36 show the advantages of allowing the cable 46 to floatrelative to a fixed frame with a fixed seal wherein the leak pathway isreduced or eliminated.

Other advantageous features include the ability to clamp to differentsized jackets and/or different sizes and/or locations for strengthmembers, such as the glass filled rods.

A further advantageous feature is that the cables can be clamped to theclamp assemblies 60, 160, 260 outside and separate from the closure 10.Such a feature promotes ease of use for the technician. Once the clampassemblies are mounted to the cables, the cables and the clampassemblies can be mounted to the closure. Such a feature is also usefulfor later working on a cable if the closure needs to be re-entered.

Referring now to FIGS. 37-48, an alternative clamp assembly 460 isshown. FIGS. 37-40 show a seal block 940 with a sealing unit 942 andcable sealing modules 944 for sealing to cables entering the closure.Actuator or trigger 946 causes sealing unit 942 to seal to the cables.Clamp assemblies 460 clamp the cables to the seal block 940.

Alternative clamp assembly 460 includes a main body 462 which receives afirst body 466. Projections 468 are positioned along slots 470. A firstfastener 480 is used to hold wrap 68 in position. A second fastener, 484moves first body 466 to cause tightening of wrap 68 around cable 46. Astrength member clamp assembly 580 is mounted in pocket 582 and includesa cover member 584 which is pressed against strength member 50 by thirdfastener 590 and pressing element 592. Cover member 584 is L-shaped.Tabs 598 define projections for slots 600 in cover member 584. Covermember 584 defines a strength member pocket 602 for a strength member ofthe cable. A grounding clip 596 can be included to allow for groundingof a metallic shield of cable 46 to a ground connection associated withthe frame.

First fastener 480 is inserted fully into an interior of main body 462and resides in first body 466 to the lock to wrap 48 and allow fortightening of wrap 48 by second fastener 484.

Referring now to FIG. 49, an alternative clamp assembly 660 is shownincluding a main body 662 which receives first body 666. Projections 668reside in slots 670. A first fastener 676 is used to tighten againstwrap 68. A second fastener 696 pushes first body 666 away from main body662. No strength member clamp is provided in clamp assembly 660. Agrounding clip 698 is positioned to contact a metallic shield of cable46.

Referring now to FIGS. 50-54, an alternative clamp assembly 760 isshown. A main body 762 receives a first body 766 and a clip 768 forreceiving wrap 68. Clip 768 is received within a main slot 770 of mainbody 762 and retained therein. First body 766 includes projections 780which reside in slots 782, 788. First fastener 790 causes tightening ofwrap 68 around cable 46. See FIGS. 52 and 53. Wrap 68 includes clipslots 826. Clip 768 includes ears 820 for retention in slot 770. Clip768 includes a clip arm 874 for one-way clipping onto wrap 68.Alternative clamp assembly 760 includes a strength member clamp assembly800 which receives the strength member 50 of cable 46. Main body 762defines a pocket 802 for a cover member 804 for receiving an end ofstrength member 50 in a strength member pocket 806. A second fastener810 controls the gripping of strength member 50.

Referring now to FIGS. 55-61, a method of mounting cable clampassemblies is shown. Various embodiments of a clamp holder 900 areshown. Clamp holder 900 snap fits to seal block 940 with clips 902. Eachclamp holder 900 includes one or more pockets 904 for receipt of a cableclamp assembly. FIGS. 55 and 56 show receipt of two clamp assemblies460. FIG. 57 shows receipt of three clamp assemblies 460. FIGS. 58 and59 show receipt of four clamp assemblies 660. As shown, staggering isprovided for increased density. FIGS. 60 and 61 show receipt of fiveclamp assemblies 660, and a different staggered arrangement. Thegrounding clips 596, 698, and 956 are exposed for contacting thegrounding element on the frame.

Clamp holders 900 include clip arms 910, 912 which mount to apertures920, 922 of clamp assemblies 460, 660, in two example implantations.

The various clamp assemblies allows for floating of the cable relativeto a fixed frame with a cable seal. Other advantages include the abilityto clamp to different sized jackets and/or clamping to the cablesoutside and separate from the closure before insertion into the closure.

PARTS LIST

-   10 closure-   20 cover-   30 frame-   32 equipment-   34 trays-   36 clamp assembly holder-   38 pocket-   40 seal block-   42 first seal portion-   44 second seal portion-   46 cables-   48 jacket-   50 strength member-   52 fiber optic cables-   54 clips-   60 clamp assembly-   62 main body-   64 jacket clamp assembly-   66 first body-   68 wrap-   70 first fastener-   72 second fastener-   74 holes-   80 strength member clamp assembly-   82 second body-   84 third fastener-   86 slots-   90 flanges-   92 guides-   94 flanges-   96 guides-   98 loop-   100 coextensive portion-   X direction-   Y direction-   Z direction-   160 alternative clamp assembly-   162 main body-   166 flange-   180 alternative strength member clamp assembly-   182 second body-   184 slot-   186 pocket-   188 block-   190 hole-   192 clamp bar-   196 fastener-   260 alternative clamp assembly-   260 a, 260 b, and 260 c alternative clamp assemblies-   264 jacket clamp assembly-   264 a, 264 b, and 264 c alternative jacket clamp assemblies-   266 body-   268 jacket clamp-   270 extending flange-   280 strength member clamp-   282 body-   284 pocket-   286 yarn clamp-   288 wrap area-   290 door-   292 block-   294 clamp bar-   296 fastener-   298 clip-   300 tabs-   302 clips-   310 frame-   314 slots-   320 walls-   420 omega shaped ring-   424 tapered slot-   426 clip-   430 ear ring-   432 plate-   434 slot-   436 clip-   440 hose clamp-   442 T bar-   460 alternative clamp assembly-   462 main body-   466 first body-   468 projections-   470 slots-   480 first fastener-   484 second fastener-   580 strength member clamp assembly-   582 pocket-   584 cover member-   590 third fastener-   592 pressing element-   596 grounding clip-   598 tabs-   600 slots-   602 strength member pocket-   660 alternative clamp assembly-   662 main body-   666 first body-   668 projections-   670 slots-   676 first fastener-   696 second fastener-   698 grounding clip-   760 alternative clamp assembly-   762 main body-   766 first body-   768 clip-   770 slot-   780 projections-   782 slot-   788 slot-   790 first fastener-   800 strength member clamp assembly-   802 pocket-   804 cover member-   806 strength member pocket-   810 second fastener-   820 ears-   824 clip arm-   826 clip slots-   900 clamp holder-   902 clips-   904 pockets-   910 clip arm-   912 clip arm-   920 aperture-   922 aperture-   940 seal block-   942 sealing unit-   944 cable sealing modules-   946 actuator-   956 grounding clip

1. A cable clamp assembly (60, 160, 460, 760) for a cable having ajacket (48), inner optical fibers (52) and an inner strength member (50)comprising: a main body (62) with a jacket clamp assembly (64) and astrength member clamp assembly (80) interconnected to one another;wherein the jacket clamp assembly (64) includes a first body (66) whichis moveably mounted relative to the main body (62), and a wrap (68)which is extendable around the jacket (48) wherein the wrap (68) mountsto the first body, wherein the wrap (68) is adjustable in length toaccommodate different diameters for jacket (48); wherein the strengthmember clamp assembly (80) includes a second body (82) which is moveablymounted relative to the main body (62), wherein the second body (82) ismountable to the strength member (50), wherein the second body isadjustable for different relative positions of the strength member (50)relative to the first body.
 2. The cable clamp assembly of claim 1,wherein the first body (66) moves linearly perpendicular to the cable.3. The cable clamp assembly of claims 1 and 2, wherein the second body(82) moves linearly perpendicular to the cable.
 4. The cable clampassembly of claims 1-3, wherein the wrap (68) includes a loop (98) and acoextensive portion (100).
 5. A cable clamp assembly (60, 160, 460, 760)for a cable having a jacket (48), inner optical fibers (52) and an innerstrength member (50) comprising: a main body (62) with a jacket clampassembly (64) and a strength member clamp assembly (80) interconnectedto one another; wherein the jacket clamp assembly (64) includes a firstbody (66) which is moveable relative to the main body (62), and a wrap(68) which is extendable around the jacket (48), wherein the wrap (68)mounts to the first body (66) with a first fastener (70), wherein thewrap (68) is adjustable in length to accommodate different diameters forjacket (48), wherein the jacket clamp assembly (64) includes a secondfastener (72) for mounting the first body (66) to the main body (62);wherein the strength member clamp assembly (80) includes a second body(82) which is moveable relative to the main body (62), wherein thesecond body (82) is mountable to the strength member (50) with a thirdfastener (84).
 6. The cable clamp assembly of claim 5, wherein the firstbody (66) moves linearly perpendicular to the cable.
 7. The cable clampassembly of claims 5 and 6, wherein the second body (82) moves linearlyperpendicular to the cable.
 8. The cable clamp assembly of claims 5-7,wherein the wrap (68) includes a loop (98) and a coextensive portion(100).
 9. A cable clamp assembly (260) for a cable having a jacket (48),inner optical fibers (52) and an inner strength member (50) comprising:a jacket clamp assembly (264) and a strength member clamp assembly (280)separate from one another; wherein the jacket clamp assembly (264)includes a wrap (68, 420, 430, 440) which is extendable around thejacket (48), wherein the wrap (68, 420, 430, 440) is adjustable inlength to accommodate different diameters for jacket (48); wherein thestrength member clamp assembly (280) includes a second body (82, 282)mountable to the strength member (50) with a fastener (84, 296).
 10. Atelecommunications closure (10) comprising: a plurality of cables (46)with outer jackets (48), and inner fibers (52) and an inner strengthmember (50); a closure cover (20); an interior frame (30) sized forreceipt in the closure cover (20), the frame holding telecommunicationsequipment (32); a seal block (40) sealing the cover (20) closed relativeto the one or more cables (46) which enter the closure (10); the frame(30) defining a plurality of clamp assembly holders (36); a plurality ofclamp assemblies (60, 160, 260, 460, 760), each clamp assembly (60, 160,260, 460, 760) for holding a cable (46) including a jacket (48),interior optical fibers (52), and at least one interior strength member(50); each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260, 460, 760) including: a jacketclamp assembly (64, 164, 264) moveable relative to the frame (30), andincluding a wrap (68, 420, 430, 440) which mounts around the jacket; astrength member clamp assembly (80, 180, 280, 580, 800) moveablerelative to the frame (30).
 11. The closure (10) of claim 10, wherein afirst clamping body (66) of the jacket clamp assembly (64, 164) moveslinearly perpendicular to the cable.
 12. The closure (10) of claims 10and 11, wherein a second clamping body (82) of the strength member clampassembly (80, 180, 280, 580, 800) moves linearly perpendicular to thecable.
 13. The closure (10) of claims 10-12, wherein the wrap (68, 420,430, 440) includes a loop (98) and a coextensive portion (100).
 14. Theclosure (10) of claims 10-12, wherein the wrap (68, 420, 430, 440) isadjustable in diameter.
 15. A telecommunications closure (10) for usewith a plurality of cables (46) with outer jackets (48), and innerfibers (52) and an inner strength member (50); comprising: a closurecover (20); an interior frame (30) sized for receipt in the closurecover (20), the frame holding telecommunications equipment (32); a sealblock (40) for sealing the cover (20) closed relative to the one or morecables (46) which enter the closure (10); the frame (30) defining aplurality of clamp assembly holders (36); a plurality of clampassemblies (60, 160, 260, 460, 760), each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260)for holding a cable (46) including a jacket (48), interior opticalfibers (52), and at least one interior strength member (50); each clampassembly (60, 160, 260, 460, 760) including: a jacket clamp assembly(64, 164, 264) moveable relative to the frame (30), and including anadjustable wrap (68, 420, 430, 440) which mounts around the jacket; astrength member clamp assembly (80, 180, 280, 580, 800) moveablerelative to the frame (30).
 16. A cable clamp assembly (60, 160, 260,460, 760) for mounting to a cable (46) including an outer jacket (480),inner fiber optic cables (52), and an inner strength member (50)comprising: a jacket clamp assembly (64, 164, 264) including a main body(62) having a wrap (68, 420, 430, 440) which wraps around the jacket andis adjustable for different jacket diameters; a strength member clampassembly (80, 180, 280, 580, 800), wherein the strength member clampassembly is mountable in a plurality of positions relative to the jacketclamp assembly (64, 164, 264) to account for variations in the relativelocation of the strength member (50) relative to the jacket clampassembly (64, 164, 264).
 17. A cable clamp assembly (60, 160, 260, 460,760) for mounting to a cable (46) including an outer jacket (480), innerfiber optic cables (52), and an inner strength member (50) comprising: ajacket clamp assembly (64, 164, 264) including a main body (62) having awrap (68, 420, 430, 440) which wraps around the jacket and is adjustablefor different jacket diameters.
 18. A method of mounting a cable to acable clamp and telecommunications closure, the telecommunicationsclosure including a cover and interior telecommunications equipmentincluding an interior frame, and a seal block for sealing the coverclosed relative to one or more cables which enter the closure, the framedefining a plurality of clamp assembly holders for clamping to thecables, and for mounting the cables to the closure, comprising:providing a plurality of cable clamp assemblies, each clamp assemblyholding a cable jacket of a cable including an interior optical fiber orfibers, and at least one interior strength member, each clamp assemblyincluding a jacket clamp assembly, and a strength member clamp assembly,either connected together or separate from one another; clamping to avariety of different cable sizes with a single jacket clamp assembly;mounting the strength member clamp assembly to a respective strengthmember in one of a variety of different positions; wherein the cable isallowed to move to a proper position relative to the seal block so as toreduce the likelihood of a leak by being centrally positioned relativeto a cable opening through the seal block.
 19. A telecommunicationsclosure (10) for use with a plurality of cables (46) with outer jackets(48), and inner fibers (52) and an inner strength member (50);comprising: a closure cover (20); an interior frame (30) sized forreceipt in the closure cover (20), the frame holding telecommunicationsequipment (32); a seal block (40) for sealing the cover (20) closedrelative to the one or more cables (46) which enter the closure (10);the frame (30) defining a plurality of clamp assembly holders (36); aplurality of clamp assemblies (60, 160, 260, 460, 760), each clampassembly (60, 160, 260) for holding a cable (46) including a jacket(48), interior optical fibers (52), and at least one interior strengthmember (50); each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260, 460, 760) including: ajacket clamp assembly (64, 164, 264) moveable relative to the frame(30), and including an adjustable wrap (68, 420, 430, 440) which mountsaround the jacket; a strength member clamp assembly (80, 180, 280, 580,800) moveable relative to the frame (30); a clamp holder (900) whichsnap fits to the seal block (40, 940); the clamp holder (900) includinga clip feature for clipping to clamp assemblies (60, 160, 260, 460, 660,760).
 20. A cable clamp assembly (60, 160, 460, 660, 760) for a cablehaving a jacket (48), inner optical fibers (52) comprising: a main body(62) with a jacket clamp assembly (64) wherein the jacket clamp assembly(64) includes a first body (66) which is moveably mounted relative tothe main body (62), and a wrap (68) which is extendable around thejacket (48) wherein the wrap (68) mounts to the first body, wherein thewrap (68) is adjustable in length to accommodate different diameters forjacket (48), wherein the first body (66) moves linearly perpendicular tothe cable, wherein the wrap (68) includes a loop (98) and a coextensiveportion (100).
 21. The cable clamp assembly of claim 20, furthercomprising a strength member clamp assembly (80) interconnected to themain body (62), wherein the strength member clamp assembly (80) includesa second body (82) which is moveably mounted relative to the main body(62), wherein the second body (82) is mountable to a strength member(50), wherein the second body is adjustable for different relativepositions of the strength member (50) relative to the first body. 22.The cable clamp assembly of claims 20 and 21, wherein the second body(82) moves linearly perpendicular to the cable.
 23. The cable clampassembly of claims 20-22, wherein the wrap (68) mounts to the first body(66) with a first fastener (70) passing through the wrap (68), whereinthe wrap (68) is adjustable in length to accommodate different diametersfor jacket (48), wherein the jacket clamp assembly (64) includes asecond fastener (72) for mounting the first body (66) to the main body(62) and for moving the first body (66) in a direction away from themain body (62).
 24. The cable clamp assembly of claims 21-23, whereinthe second body (82) is mountable to the strength member (50) with athird fastener (84).
 25. The cable clamp assembly of claims 20-22,wherein the wrap (68) mounts to the first body (66) with a clip (768)passing through a slot (826) in the wrap (68), wherein the wrap (68) isadjustable in length to accommodate different diameters for jacket (48),wherein the jacket clamp assembly (64) includes a second fastener (72)for mounting the first body (66) to the main body (62) and for movingthe first body (66) in a direction away from the main body (62).
 26. Thecable clamp assembly of claims 20-25, further comprising a seal block(40) which provides a mount for the cable clamp assembly (60, 160, 460,660, 760) on an inside of a closure (10), wherein cable pull does notpull on or disrupt the cable seal.